Deborah Stamm

Deborah Stamm is the Principal at Emerald Initiative, a company focused on real estate development and alternative energy infrastructure. She has over a decade of experience in the field and is known for her role in fostering public-private partnerships, particularly in projects related to healthcare and community development. Under her leadership, Emerald Initiative operates as an independently owned affiliate of McKinstry, a well-established design-build firm based in Seattle.13

Stamm holds an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, which complements her extensive background in business management and environmental sustainability.2 Her work emphasizes long-term financial development while aiming for community impact, highlighting her commitment to both economic and social returns.1

In her current role, she is actively involved in the design and operational aspects of various projects, ensuring that they meet the evolving needs of the communities they serve. This includes overseeing collaborations with educational institutions like Gonzaga University and the University of Washington School of Medicine.14